Boss Guide · Elden Ring
How to Beat Lichdragon Fortissax
AI Quick Summary
Lichdragon Fortissax is one of Elden Ring's most memorable encounters. Use Fia's Mist or Scarlet Rot arrows to constantly apply status damage.
About Lichdragon Fortissax
An ancient dragon corrupted by Death lightning, sleeping in the Deeproot Depths. Its Death lightning attacks bypass most defences.
Attack Phases
Death's Dragon
Fortissax fights with two giant lightning lances and Death breath.
- ›Death lightning spears
- ›Grab slam
- ›Death breath sweep
- ›Lance cross slam
Chaos Lightning (below 50% HP)
Fortissax coats the arena in Death lightning explosions.
- ›Chain lightning eruption
- ›Flying double lance
- ›Area Death blast
- ›Dragon roar
Step-by-Step Strategy
Step 1
Use Fia's Mist or Scarlet Rot arrows to constantly apply status damage.
Step 2
The Death Lightning Spears track you — roll perpendicular to the spear trajectory.
Step 3
Stay under the body when possible to avoid the cross-lance slams.
Step 4
In Phase 2, sprint away from the arena edges when lightning eruptions begin.
Step 5
Bring a high-stability shield for the breath sweep — it is blockable if your stamina holds.
Rewards
💰 90,000 Runes
- •Fortissax's Lightning Spear